Asia: Kiwi Fruit Market 2023

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian kiwi fruit market decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Asia

In value terms, kiwi fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +31.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest kiwi fruit producing country in Asia, accounting for 84% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +4.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+3.2% per year) and Turkey (+7.1% per year).

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit yield in Asia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of kiwi fruit production in Asia shrank slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 43%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in Asia

Kiwi fruit exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 34% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 37%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the largest exporter of kiwi fruit in Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (10%) and Turkey (8.2%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kiwi fruit exports from Iran stood at +6.4%. At the same time, Turkey (+54.5%), the United Arab Emirates (+43.2%) and China (+32.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +54.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates, China and Turkey increased by +15, +8.4 and +7.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the largest kiwi fruit supplier in Asia, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

In Iran, kiwi fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+31.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+32.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in Asia

Kiwi fruit imports expanded notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +97.2% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the key importers of kiwi fruit in Asia, together achieving 47% of total imports. India (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Iraq (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 34% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, India, Hong Kong SAR and Iraq, which together accounted for a further 16%.

India, with a CAGR of +25.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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